Food Scene
Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th StGreat coffee in 5 minute walk
Mama Ji's
4416 18th StLively Sichuan restaurant with Belgian beer and dim sum on weekends
Fantastic oysters and cioppino but they don't take reservations and there's always a wait - go at an off time
148 locals recommend
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StFantastic oysters and cioppino but they don't take reservations and there's always a wait - go at an off time
Closest taqueria for a good Mission-style burrito. Open past midnight on weekends.
31 locals recommend
El Castillito
136 Church StClosest taqueria for a good Mission-style burrito. Open past midnight on weekends.
SF's most famous bakery - worth the line. Get croissants, morning bun, croque monsieur. The amazing bread comes out of the oven at 4:30 pm
767 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StSF's most famous bakery - worth the line. Get croissants, morning bun, croque monsieur. The amazing bread comes out of the oven at 4:30 pm
Best pizza in the city. Their Tuscan restaurant next door is great too
595 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StBest pizza in the city. Their Tuscan restaurant next door is great too
Sushi Time
2275 Market StSmall, delicious hole in the wall sushi bar
Frances
3870 17th StWonderful upscale farm to table restaurant
Shopping
Local Take
4122 17th StWonderful selection of California-made gifts, art and clothes
Sightseeing
Don't miss the park, the colorful people and the city view from the north side. 12 minute walk.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetDon't miss the park, the colorful people and the city view from the north side. 12 minute walk.
Corona Heights Park
Museum WayThe view is worth the climb up this hilltop
Everything Else
Take MUNI downtown or connect to BART at Civic Center station. The L outbound takes you to the ocean (but don't swim, it's too cold!)
76 locals recommend
Castro Station
Take MUNI downtown or connect to BART at Civic Center station. The L outbound takes you to the ocean (but don't swim, it's too cold!)
BART will take you to the airport, downtown, or to the East Bay
162 locals recommend
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StBART will take you to the airport, downtown, or to the East Bay
Essentials
Neighborhood beverage store with fantastic whiskey and beer selection and really good hummus
37 locals recommend
Healthy Spirits
300 Valencia StNeighborhood beverage store with fantastic whiskey and beer selection and really good hummus
People wait in the longest line for this great ice cream. Try the salted caramel and honey lavender and don't miss their gourmet market across the street
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StPeople wait in the longest line for this great ice cream. Try the salted caramel and honey lavender and don't miss their gourmet market across the street
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StNearest grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
ABV
3174 16th StOne of our favorite cocktail bars
Woods Cervecería
3801 18th StThey brew terrific beers and serve empanadas
Swirl on Castro
572 Castro StDrink a glass at the bar at this wine store
Arts & Culture
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StHistoric theater with fabulous gay singalongs